Dark_wizzie
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The thing about high end equipment is that it is MUCH more likely to be deliberately hobbled to create a "house sound" than midrange equipment is. The market for midrange equipment is very competitive, and the manufacturers are all vying to make the most accurate and perfect design possible. They manufacture in mass quantities, and they don't want to be stuck with a bunch of unsalable inventory if tastes fluctuate..
High end audio is an entirely different market. They vie to make *unique* sound. They actually WANT to sound different. They manufacture in small batches at very high markups, so they can cater to specific requests for imbalances. A lot of audiophiles refuse to use equalizers and try to create combinations of colored equipment that cancel out the imbalances in their listening room. It is a very costly, imprecise and ineffective way of addressing the problem, but that is what they choose to do. So boutique manufacturers create different response curves, so people can mix and match to find the combo that works for them.
How much would a great neutral speaker cost then?